An attempt at an ongoing mass biography of the officers and men of the 38th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Private Leo Letellier

Born on 22 February 1891 in Canada - next of kin listed as Father Routhier "parish Priest", "Basilica" Ottawa, Ontario - at the time of his enlistment in 1915: trade as labourer; single; currently a member of the military (no details); no previous military service; Roman Catholic; height of 5 feet 8.75 inches; chest of 36 inches fully expanded; swarthy complexion; brown eyes; black hair.

Joined the 38th Battalion, CEF, in Ottawa, Ontario, on 1 February 1915 (number 410201) - transferred to the 2nd Battalion, CEF - killed in action on 5 June 1916 - name inscribed on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial (panel 10-18-26-28), Belgium.